Banjo Coverage Tips

A defender’s life pretty much amounts to adjusting to what the offense does.  One of the biggest weapons that an offense has versus press man defenses are close sets, stacked receivers and bunch sets.

When the offense goes this route,  the defense can either give in and start running more zone which your team may not be best suited for or they can continue running man coverage but institute some rules like ‘banjo coverage’.

What is banjo coverage?  It is a call made by defenders to pass off intersecting routes by wide receivers that are aligned closely or in a way that one or more of the defenders may be out leveraged.  As with all things in football,  there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.

In the video I have below,  I use a play that I posted in one of my DB quizzes on Instagram @alleyesdbcamp to talk about the major key in running banjo coverage so that you don’t have a mix up between defenders once the routes start to unfold.  Offenses know that banjo calls are going to be made by the defense and as such,  they have become pretty crafty in designing route concepts that could confuse the defenders involved.  By learning the tips that I give you in this video,  you can avoid confusion and play your banjo coverage to perfection.

If you have any questions about the video,  feel free to reach me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member!

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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